New ZealandKiller driver caught making 'vile, racist' remarks about hit-and-run victim on prison phoneThe victim's husband described his "helplessness" as his wife died in front of him.15 Oct 02:31 AM
New ZealandRare Antarctic penguin spotted in Petone, thousands of kilometres away from homeThe Department of Conservation says Adelie penguins are a rare sight in Wellington.14 Oct 01:11 AM
New ZealandMan found bloodied on doorstep after street stabbing now accused of lying to policeAbbas Munshi is charged with "fabricating circumstances" around the stabbing.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandResource consent lodged to expand Petone KmartThe application is currently on hold while impacts on traffic are considered.09 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWill Wellington run out of water this summer? Money to fix leaks forecast to dry upRestrictions have already begun and water pressure has been reduced in some suburbs.03 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Gag-worthy': Fault with treatment plant’s sludge dryer leads to fresh complaintsLower Hutt locals are shutting themselves indoors to escape another wave of putrid odours.01 Oct 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeNZ’s biggest house-builder G.J. Gardner planning 30% franchise growth'If you’re in a really tough game, go on the attack.'11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan sentenced for rubbing hand in cop's faceSteven Rex Richards pleads guilty to downgraded charge.11 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandPolice identify woman’s body in Wellington, say her death not suspiciousA member of the public discovered the body near the Rona Bay wharf this morning.01 Sep 01:48 AM
New Zealand'Not as it seems': Police warn 'vigilantes' after kidnapping claim spreads onlineAn innocent man was accosted by a member of the public as rumours spread online.29 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandMan charged with stealing 50 temporary roadworks signs from Hawke’s Bay highwaysThe man was arrested after a crash, and “several" reports of dangerous driving.29 Aug 02:59 AM
New ZealandDad out of coma, recovering from deadly flu that killed his wifeJohn Leonard's first messages to his sons after waking up were jokes.27 Aug 11:45 PM
New ZealandSuspected drink-driver slams into patrol car, officers escape unscathedA pair of police officers are shaken but unhurt after being hit by suspected drink-driver.25 Aug 05:23 AM
New Zealand'Responsive and stable': Husband of nurse who died from flu opens eyesJohn Leonard was flown to Auckland for specialist care after his condition deteriorated.11 Aug 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandInteractive: House prices in Wellington school zonesSee how much it costs to rent or buy a house across all the school zones in the city.11 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWastewater discharging into Wellington bay after pipe breaksEastbourne residents are being asked to reduce their use of toilets and showers.11 Aug 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Fighting hard': Husband of nurse who died from flu has procedure to fix hole in lungJohn Leonard was airlifted to Auckland in a coma for specialist care.06 Aug 11:53 PM
New ZealandArtist wins $25k for tapestry of drawings in prestigious art competitionElla Jones said she almost didn't enter the competition as she thought it was a long shot.05 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan ordered to give up $600,000 he profited from illegal gambling, money launderingThomas Mackay Taniwha was found to be running 'high turnover' poker games.02 Aug 08:16 AM
New ZealandHospital doctors told to make beds, clean sinks'On one shift I made seven beds, answered a million phone calls and fixed the printer.'01 Aug 08:14 PM
PremiumPremiumConstruction'The idea was to design an artificial sky' - architect Gordon Moller on new SkyCity hotelNew hotel opens today, offering 303 rooms and with an initial 65 staff.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington nurse's funeral on hold as husband fights for lifeDoctors were now talking in days rather than hours when speaking of John Leonard's care.30 Jul 11:52 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCrushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'30 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Struck down so quickly': Mum-of-two dies, husband in ICU with 'flu-like' illnessA friend said the pair were 'fit and healthy' and the tragedy has shocked everyone.29 Jul 09:38 PM
New Zealand'Mum is at peace': Woman whose remains lay undiscovered for 36 years finally buriedPatricia Burt laid to rest alongside her husband decades after disappearing.29 Jul 12:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead, one injured after being hit by car in garageOne person was critically injured and died a short time later.28 Jul 08:51 PM
New ZealandCourt overturns ruling on commercial building’s seismic assessmentEngineering NZ says the case highlights limitations of seismic reports.21 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Three years of my free time and weekends': Teen's dream lands him a historic homeTaylor Henderson got into home ownership early after moving one from Lower Hutt.19 Jul 07:33 PM
New Zealand'Sadistic': Man killed neighbours' cats to protect garden, kept corpse in a cage in wardrobePet owner says he was 'extremely broken' after the death of his cat.19 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandOne GP, 9000 patients: Clinic insists it can meet patients' needsHealth authorities are not ruling out cancelling funding for a clinic with 9000 patients.12 Jul 10:38 PM
New ZealandPolice car damaged, attempted carjacking during Lower Hutt pursuitThe vehicle stopped but fled the scene before police could speak with the driver.08 Jul 04:03 AM
New ZealandRising seas leave 4000 Wellington buildings at risk as '100-year floods' may be annualPetone will feel the greatest impact, with a stormwater system already under pressure.02 Jul 12:56 AM
New ZealandGP shortage hits Lower Hutt healthcare hardDesperate patients say they have been unable to enrol elsewhere.01 Jul 09:57 PM
New Zealand‘He didn’t deserve this’: Guilty verdict for murderer of ex-All Black’s cousinMurder victim sent Kiwi dad text saying ‘I love you’ as he lay dying of stab wounds.22 Jun 05:00 PM
